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Periodontal Disease and Female Reproductive Health

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Oral Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2021) | Viewed by 10696

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Dr. Maria Alexandra Bernardo

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Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz, Instituto Universitário Egas Moniz, Campus Universitário, Quinta da Granja, Monte de Caparica, Caparica, Portugal
Interests: clinical design: methodologies and tools validation; food chemistry: antioxidants and related compounds; health data analysis; environmental health; neurodegenerative disease and handwriting
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Dr. Vanessa Machado

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Egas Moniz - Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, Crl, Caparica, Portugal
Interests: periodontitis; periodontal disease; dentistry; epidemiology; public health; inflammation; systemic health; systematic review
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Dr. João Botelho

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Clinical Research Unit, Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz, Egas Moniz—Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, CRL, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
Interests: periodontal diseases; periodontitis; systemic inflammation; cardiovascular diseases; neurological conditions; metabolic disorders; systematic review; meta-analysis
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Periodontal Disease and Female Reproductive Health is a Special Issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health dedicated to the global and significant publication of high scientific and clinical progress bridging Periodontology in the Fertile Female.

Periodontal health is a key factor for the maintenance of general health, wellbeing and the quality of life. Periodontal disease is a worldwide public health concern with high prevalence in the adult population, characterized by the progressive destruction of the periodontium and chronic inflammatory burden, and may lead to tooth loss. For the past years, a body of evidence has been produced showing the link of periodontal disease with adverse pregnancy outcomes, however, this intricate relationship is not fully understood. Also, recent studies have unveiled the potential impact of subclinical inflammatory state produced by periodontitis on female infertility and therefore may act as modifiable risk factor limiting conception.

This Special Issue seeks research articles focusing on new insights on the association of periodontal diseases with female fertility and pregnancy. Interdisciplinary approaches are highly appreciated since periodontal health care in a fertile female requires a highly differentiated team from broad areas of expertise. In addition, we encourage interventional studies that examine the aforementioned association. Original preclinical and clinical studies, reviews and systematic reviews will be considered.

Prof. Dr. Maria Alexandra Bernardo
Dr. Vanessa Machado
Dr. João Botelho
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Keywords

  • Periodontal disease
  • Periodontitis
  • Inflammation
  • Periodontology
  • Female reproduction
  • Female infertility
  • Pregnancy
  • Obstetrics
  • Gynaecology
  • Pregnancy wellbeing and quality of life.

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No Association between Metabolic Syndrome and Periodontitis in Korean Postmenopausal Women
by Jeong-In Kim, Choong-Ho Choi and Ki-Ho Chung
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18(21), 11110; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182111110 - 22 Oct 2021
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This study aimed to determine the association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and periodontitis in Korean postmenopausal women. The study selected 3320 menopause women (40–79-year-old) from those who participated in the seventh Korea National Health and Nutrition Survey (2016–2018). This association was determined using [...] Read more.
This study aimed to determine the association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and periodontitis in Korean postmenopausal women. The study selected 3320 menopause women (40–79-year-old) from those who participated in the seventh Korea National Health and Nutrition Survey (2016–2018). This association was determined using frequency and multiple logistic regression analyses. The prevalence of MetS in postmenopausal women was 33.2%, and among the MetS components, abdominal obesity showed a higher odds ratio of periodontitis by 1.36 (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.12–1.65; p < 0.05). The odds ratio for periodontitis was 1.34 times higher (95% CI: 1.12–1.60) in the MetS prevalence group with three or more MetS components (p < 0.05); however, after adjusting for demographic characteristics and health behavior variables, it was not statistically significant. Therefore, our results indicated that MetS has no association with periodontitis in postmenopausal women after adjusting for confounding variables. Full article
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Vitamin D and Calcium Milk Fortification in Pregnant Women with Periodontitis: A Feasibility Trial
by Amanda Rodrigues Amorim Adegboye, Danilo Dias Santana, Paula Guedes Cocate, Camila Benaim, Pedro Paulo Teixeira dos Santos, Berit Lilienthal Heitmann, Maria Cláudia da Veiga Soares Carvalho, Michael Maia Schlüssel, Maria Beatriz Trindade de Castro and Gilberto Kac
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17(21), 8023; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17218023 - 30 Oct 2020
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This study aims to assess the acceptability, adherence, and retention of a feasibility trial on milk fortification with calcium and vitamin D (Ca + VitD) and periodontal therapy (PT) among low income Brazilian pregnant women with periodontitis (IMPROVE trial). This 2 × 2 [...] Read more.
This study aims to assess the acceptability, adherence, and retention of a feasibility trial on milk fortification with calcium and vitamin D (Ca + VitD) and periodontal therapy (PT) among low income Brazilian pregnant women with periodontitis (IMPROVE trial). This 2 × 2 factorial feasibility trial used a mixed-methods evaluation. In total, 69 pregnant women were randomly allocated to four groups: 1. fortified sachet with Ca+VitD and milk plus early PT (throughout gestation); 2. placebo and milk plus early PT; 3. fortified sachet with Ca+VitD and milk plus late PT after childbirth; 4. placebo and milk plus late PT. Data were collected via questionnaires, field notes, participant flow logs, treatment diary, and focal group discussions. Quantitative and qualitative data were analysed using appropriate descriptive statistics and content analysis, respectively. Eligibility rate (12%) was below the target of 15%, but participation (76.1%) and recruitment rate (2 women/week) exceeded the targets. Retention rate (78.6%) was slightly below the target (80%). Adherence to the PT was significantly higher in the early treatment groups (98.8%) compared to the late treatment groups (29%). All women accepted the random allocation, and baseline groups were balanced. There was no report of adverse events. This multi-component intervention is acceptable, well-tolerated, and feasible among low-risk pregnant women in Brazil. Full article
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Comparisons of Periodontal Status between Females Referenced for Fertility Treatment and Fertile Counterparts: A Pilot Case–Control Study
by Vanessa Machado, João Botelho, Luís Proença and José João Mendes
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17(15), 5281; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17155281 - 22 Jul 2020
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Studies investigating the periodontal status of women seeking fertility treatment have never been conducted. The purpose of this pilot study was to compare the periodontal status among females referenced to a Fertility Clinic (FC) when compared to matched females from a representative regional [...] Read more.
Studies investigating the periodontal status of women seeking fertility treatment have never been conducted. The purpose of this pilot study was to compare the periodontal status among females referenced to a Fertility Clinic (FC) when compared to matched females from a representative regional epidemiological sample. Our secondary aims were to investigate if periodontal clinical measures differ between these two groups of females and how they impact on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). We enrolled 18 women from an FC and 18 age, race and body mass index matched controls from the epidemiological survey Study of Periodontal Health in Almada-Seixal (SoPHiAS). In each subject, we performed a circumferential periodontal inspection to infer the periodontal status and applied a questionnaire measuring OHRQoL. FC females presented higher levels of periodontal disease, with higher periodontal epithelial surface area, periodontal probing depth and clinical attachment loss. However, periodontal diseases did not impact OHRQoL in this particular group of women seeking fertility care, suggesting unawareness about periodontal diseases. Within the limitations of this study, females referenced for fertility treatment presented worse periodontal measures than females from a representative control sample. These preliminary results may support future prospective studies to further explore the periodontal status and possible consequences in women seeking fertility care. Full article
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